Bad news if someone calls you a “choppelganger”—Gen Z’s favorite new diss

If you’ve seen the word “choppelganger” popping up online, it’s not a typo—it’s Gen Z slang with teeth.

A mashup of “chopped” (internet shorthand for unattractive) and “doppelgänger,” the term describes someone who looks almost exactly like you, just...noticeably worse.

The word took off after a viral misread in 2025 and has since become a favorite way to roast friends, exes, and even yourself. In short: you do not want to be the choppelganger.

What does "choppelganger" mean?